Wednesday, July 23, 2008

I think I kinda love this duvet cover from Pottery Barn. I saw it in their store the other day and have been thinking about it ever since. I've been trying to find great new bedding for awhile. We have an awesome down comforter that I love, but right now our duvet cover is pale blue and the whole bedroom looks kind of blah and boring. I think the colors in this cover are rich, spicy, and exciting! But I'd love to get some other opinions. You'll have to imagine it without the orange blanket, because I'd want green as an accent instead.

So what do you think? Feel free to be completely honest, and I won't be offended because I haven't bought it. Would this bedding give the room the fun spirit and playfulness that it needs? Or is it too girly, and I would get tired of it soon? For years and years, my parents had a hideous brown couch and love seat with orange flowers printed all over them. I'll bet it was a stylish choice in the 70's when they bought it (even though it's hard to imagine!) I just don't want to buy bedding that's going to look hideous and outdated within a few years. Should I make a safer choice, or go with the fun and vibrant? (By the way, Stephen might hate it. I just figured I'd like some more opinions before I show it to him).

I love it - who cares if it does go out of style in a few years??? That's the joy of a duevet :) I'm the type of person that likes change every couple of years (ok months :)) But I really like it - I love bright florals right now and that is super cute!!!

My frist impression was that I LOVED it!! But as I read all you wrote, I echo everything Carrie said. Pretty much word for word.

My husband cares more about sleeping than what he's sleeping on (or under). And how many people are actually going to see your bedroom, anyway? And as long as it's comfortable.....it'll be a great spare blanket for years to come.

My parent's first comforter was this cream-colored thing with brown rainbow stripes. (Even more hideous-looking than it sounds.) But I started sleeping with it when I was like 12 and still do. Seriously. It's under my "nice" comforter. I love that thing.

Kirsten might be the same way. And even if she's not....how big of a deal is it to you if she thinks that when she's 14?

I like it and I don't think it looks too girly at all because of the colors. I think it would be really lively! And I wouldn't worry about not liking it in a few years--I think you run into that potential problem with anything you choose, unless you go with something completely neutral (and boring!) Bedding is relatively inexpensive enough that it doesn't have to last forever. I say go for it!

I think I'm the only one who is not in love with it, haha! It's really cute and cool, but I am not a floral print fan for bedspreads. But it is totally trendy so if you love it, get it and then update the look when it goes out of style. You don't need to have the same bedspread till Kirsten is 20! :) It's fun to redecorate! So if you love it, get it!

Thanks SO much for all the opinions and comments! The overwhelming response seems to be that most people love it like I do. :) I'll show it to the hubby soon, hopefully tonight, and then decide and maybe get it! I'm usually not a fan of floral bedspreads either, I never have been in the past. . . until I saw this one! :)

I like it. But if you aren't completely convinced, go check out Garnet Hill, they have some amazing stuff too. As far as a lasting impact, it is a duvet cover, not like you're getting it tattooed on your forehead or anything. If you decide you don't like it in a couple of years, you get to go shopping again!

I'm 100% for getting things in your home that make you feel good/happy. Your home is your sacred ground and it should reflect everything that makes you smile. Get it! Especially if you have plain walls you need a pattern. You could paint the walls one of the colors in the duvet and instantly make your room a room you feel happy to be in.

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